With their proximity to the capital and quiet, leafy areas, it’s no wonder that Surrey towns constantly top the most desirable places to live polls. One of the prettiest places to live in the country, Surrey is the home of horse racing and has untold protected green spaces. The draw of the area is hardly a secret and the county has lured many rich and famous faces thanks to the beautiful scenery and fantastic property on offer. Here are some of our favourite homes on the market right now…

Nestled in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this stunning five bedroom home is lucky enough to enjoy views all the way to the South Downs. A detached guest cottage and a studio outbuilding are also found in the grounds, along with a swimming pool.

At the heart of the home is the modern and well-appointed Smallbone kitchen, complete with a fitted Aga and sophisticated French doors that lead out to the patio. Accommodation is presented over three floors and many original features can be found in the reception and dining rooms. A magnificent conservatory is also of particular note.

A circular outdoor pool commands your attention in the garden, where there is also a sunbathing area and decked seating area. Green-fingered buyers will delight in the beautifully kept gardens that surround Broome Hall, and might also be impressed by the paddock to the west and a vegetable garden with raised beds. We think this one would definitely be in the running for one of Britain's best homes! For more mind-blowing details about the property, see Knight Frank.

Situated in the heart of the St George’s Hill private residential estate is this truly luxurious mansion in landscaped grounds of almost one and a half acres. We think the shapely trees in the driveway and stately front door columns would have us feeling like royalty on arrival!

The gardens are no less impressive than the front and include sweeping lawns and a tree-lined walkway. You can see how the house has been designed to take advantage of the sloping grounds, with many terraces and private balconies to the master and guest suites, all with stunning views of the wooded hillside opposite. Both the glazed walls in the kitchen/family room and entertainment suite can be opened to provide the ultimate in internal and external living.

Seven bedrooms are on offer in the mansion, each with en-suites, as well as multiple reception rooms, a spa complete with an infinity pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room and changing rooms, plus an entertainment suite comprising a bar and integrated cinema system. Impressive ceiling heights have been incorporated in the family rooms, along with programmable lighting and ceiling speakers. Is there anything this home doesn’t have?

A neutral colour palette runs throughout the house to highlight the space and light afforded by the design. Every modern convenience has been applied and we can’t help but admire this entrance hall. We bet there’s no shortage of places to leave your coat…

What a kitchen! A calming blend of textural natural stone and wood finishes complements the rest of the house, while the ceiling height allows for more space and light. The TV area to the end and the glass doors out to the terrace transforms this room into a flowing living space for the whole family to gather.

With back garden views like these, you could be forgiven for thinking you’re the only people in the whole world! We can’t imagine a more enchanting place to spend a sunny weekend. Curchods presents this property for just shy of £7 million.

A substantially modernised and extended home, Bushy Plat Farm House sits just next to a large lake that’s teaming with wildlife. Luckily there’s a south-facing terrace where you can sit and watch the natural habitat for hours!

The stunning six-bedroom main house is included in the sale, however, this is truly a property for equestrians. The property is accessorised by a stabling area with various tack and feed rooms, floodlit sand school and 23 stables, outbuildings, the lake and paddocks. However, a one-bedroom cottage is also available by negotiation. Combined, the area spans a whopping 44 acres!

The accommodation has been tastefully extended and decorated with a modern finish, yet it sympathetically embraces the farmhouse’s former character, with many wooden ceiling beams and heavy wooden doors. We can just imagine snuggling up in this exceptional living room in front of that dazzling fire.

Practice your front crawl in the indoor lap pool that features a high-powered counter current jet and changing facilities! Elsewhere in the home, you’ll find a games room, gym and cinema room.

Below the main living room is a super cool spotlit games room – the perfect place to entertain or to amuse the kids. If you're looking for a home suitable for the whole family, check out these properties for sale near England's best primary schools.

Heads of the household hoping for a little more privacy are in luck, as the master bedroom is accessed from the living room via its own contemporary staircase. The private suite includes a large bathroom, dressing room and study area. Five further bedrooms are found the other side of the house. Intrigued? It's on the market for £3,250,000 with Knight Frank.

A contemporary retreat overlooking lakes with superb ancillary accommodation, Coachmans Lodge has been carefully designed to make the most of the surrounding countryside. Enchanting views over the lakes are afforded by many of the rooms thanks to the use of glass and bi-folding doors. This truly is a spectacular contemporary home.

Living areas just flow into each other in this house and a stunning lookout point over the kitchen is a dreamy spot to sit and watch the lake. In total there are three bedrooms in the main house, with a spectacular principal bedroom suite and study.

You get an overwhelming feeling of space in the main reception room, thanks to the excellent use of windows and the mezzanine level above that leads off to the bedrooms. The home lends itself perfectly to fluid family living.

The dining area is also found off the open plan kitchen and boasts stunning views over the surrounding countryside. Plenty of room here means you can easily accommodate a good-size table and invite all your friends over for dinner!

A long private drive leads past the studio and stables to a spacious parking area, adjacent to the main garage. Also on the grounds, you will find Coachmans Cottage, with a further four bedrooms. This could work well for elderly relatives or may serve better as a guesthouse.

To the front of the home are tranquil gardens, while elsewhere you will find fenced paddocks around the lake, wildflower banks and specimen trees all with the encouragement of wildlife in mind. It’s truly a magical and very private seclusion. It's on the market with Savills for £4.5 million. Looking for country luxury elsewhere? Check out these sensational homes in Kent.